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Epson WorkForce ES-50 Portable Document Scanner

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Epson WorkForce ES-50 Portable Document Scanner
Key Features
  • Maximum Document Size: 8.5 x 72"
  • Optical Resolution: 600 dpi
  • Color Scan Speed: 10 ppm at 300 dpi
  • Single Page Scan Speed: 5.5 Seconds
Scan important documents and receipts on the go with the WorkForce ES-50 Portable Document Scanner from Epson. Featuring an optical resolution of 600 dpi for detailed image capture, the unit scans ID cards, receipts, letter-size sheets, and documents up to 8.5 x 72". Single page scanning is as fast as 5.5 seconds for letter-size paper, and for multi-page jobs it has a scan speed of 10 ppm at 300 dpi when working with 8.5 x 11" sheets of paper. With the included Nuance OCR software, you have the ability to create searchable PDFs and editable Word and Excel files, and automatic feeding mode allows you to feed multiple sheets into the scanner while combining multi-page scans into one file. For added convenience the ES-50 is powered by the included USB cable when connected to your computer, and no other battery or external power supply is required.
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Epson ES-50 Overview

Scan important documents and receipts on the go with the WorkForce ES-50 Portable Document Scanner from Epson. Featuring an optical resolution of 600 dpi for detailed image capture, the unit scans ID cards, receipts, letter-size sheets, and documents up to 8.5 x 72". Single page scanning is as fast as 5.5 seconds for letter-size paper, and for multi-page jobs it has a scan speed of 10 ppm at 300 dpi when working with 8.5 x 11" sheets of paper. With the included Nuance OCR software, you have the ability to create searchable PDFs and editable Word and Excel files, and automatic feeding mode allows you to feed multiple sheets into the scanner while combining multi-page scans into one file. For added convenience the ES-50 is powered by the included USB cable when connected to your computer, and no other battery or external power supply is required.

  • Extracts data from receipts
  • Nuance OCR creates searchable PDFs and editable Word and Excel files
  • Color scan speed of 10 ppm at 300 dpi
  • Single-page scanning as fast as 5.5 seconds
  • Scans documents up to 8.5 x 72," as well as ID cards and receipts
  • Automatic feeding mode accepts each new sheet as it is inserted and combines multi-page scans into one file
UPC: 010343945036

Epson ES-50 Specs

Key Specs
Scanner Type
Portable Scanner with Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
Scanner Maximum Resolution
600 dpi (Optical)
1200 dpi (Interpolated)
600 dpi (Hardware)
Scanner Color Depth
16-Bit (Internal)
Power Source
USB Power (Cable Built-In/Included)
Scanner
Type
Portable Scanner with Automatic Document Feeder (ADF)
Maximum Resolution
600 dpi (Optical)
1200 dpi (Interpolated)
600 dpi (Hardware)
Scan Modes
Color, Grayscale, Monochrome
Color Depth
16-Bit (Internal)
Grayscale Depth
8-Bit (External)
Light Source
LED
Image Sensor
1x Contact Image Sensor (CIS)
Duplex Scanning
No
Single Pass Duplex
No
Scan Speed
Simplex Speed
10 ppm at 300 dpi in Color/Grayscale/Black & White
Scanner Media Handling
Scan Sizes
ADF
Maximum: 8.5 x 72" / 21.6 x 182.9 cm
Paper Capacity
ADF: 1x Sheet
Special Media Support
Credit Card, ID Card
Connectivity
Data I/O
1x Micro-USB 2.0 Input
Scanner Drivers
TWAIN
OS Compatibility
Windows / macOS
General
Power Source
USB Cable (Included)
Power Source
USB Power (Cable Built-In/Included)
Battery
No
Input Power
5 VDC
Power Consumption
2.1 W (Maximum)
1.1 W (Ready)
0.4 W (Sleep)
0.1 W (Off)
Operating Conditions
41 to 95°F / 5 to 35°C at 10 to 85% Humidity
Certifications
RoHS
Dimensions (W x H x D)
10.7 x 1.3 x 1.8" / 27.2 x 3.3 x 4.6 cm
Weight
9.4 oz / 268 g
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.195 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
14.5 x 6.3 x 2.7"

Epson ES-50 Reviews

Works like a charm!

By Cameron
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-03-30

Needed this scanner in a pinch. It's so small and capable, it's likely going to wind up being our go-to. Need a plug-in, but do not need to sign up for other services for it to function. We ordered cables because we didn't notice cable is already in the box. For super on-the-fly scanning, B&W, we are completely satisfied with this unit. Easy to plug in, understand, and operate. Easily scans to desktop, or right into email, and other formats.

Poor software and driver compatiblity

By BenefitsInc
Rated 2 out of 5
Date: 2026-02-18

Terrible driver compatiblity issues with four different computers and connectivity challenges constantly. For $200 and the Epson name, I expected better. The downfall of today's equipment is the failure of the developers to thoroughly test their products before asking consumers to.

See any errors on this page?

can u use this for tranfsfer paper?

can u use this for tranfsfer paper?
Asked by: Heaven
Yes, the Epson WorkForce ES-50 Portable Document Scanner can be used to scan printed transfer paper.
Answered by: Michael M
Date published: 2024-06-24
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